Coastcare Mackay Whitsunday Isaac (MWI) is calling all turtle-lovers down to Harbour Beach to help protect our beautiful beaches and marine wildlife! You're invited to help protect and learn about the incredible sea turtles living off our Mackay Coast. Volunteers will be undertaking a clean-up along Harbour Beach, followed by a turtle talk and nesting presentation from the amazing volunteers of Mackay and District Turtle Watch Association.

Reading and writing program

When: Saturday noon- 3pm

Where: George Street Neighbourhood Centre

These classes are for people who have made Australia their new home and would like to improve their English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a welcoming environment with friendly people. The classes are free of charge to students.

Christmas carols by candle light

When: Saturday at 6.30pm

Where: Mackay Church of Christ

BYO chair or rug. Men's Shed stall - hand crafted toys for sale and other items
Sausage Sizzle and drinks - proceeds to Men's Shed. Free tea/coffee for the adults and an ice block for the kids.

Joint Uniting carols

When: Sunday from 5-8pm

Where: Iona West Uniting Church

Activities - nativity photo booth with live animals, face-painting, craft, storytelling and much more. Carols including choir and band and puppets.

Community Christmas Party

When: Sunday from 4pm

Where: Seabreeze, Pacific Esplanade , Lamberts Beach

Go along to the community Christmas party. There'll be a live band, jumping castle and market stalls.

Christmas in the Gardens

When: Sunday from 5.30pm

Where: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.

The annual Christmas carols event will be held at the gardens again with performances by Karen Bonham, Anette Worthington, the Mackay City Band and Lindsay Hains and her music students.